ABC and Disney sue FCC over alleged First Amendment violation

ABC and Disney sue FCC over alleged First Amendment violation

ABC, its parent The Walt Disney Company, and eight local stations filed a federal lawsuit in Washington, D. C. , alleging that the Federal Communications Commission’s demand for an early renewal of their broadcast licenses violates their First Amendment rights and seeking an injunction to stop the review.

The filing follows earlier complaints that the FCC’s actions were prompted by President Trump’s criticism of ABC’s programming. ABC had previously sued the agency on First Amendment grounds, and Disney separately lodged a suit claiming the same constitutional breach.

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ABC Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Brendan Carr Donald Trump Josh D'Amaro Disney

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Washington, D.C., United States

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18 août 2026
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ABC and Disney sue FCC, alleging First Amendment violations
ABC and Disney sue FCC, alleging First Amendment violations

NPR • 18 août 19h51

ABC and its parent company Disney have sued the Federal Communications Commission, claiming the agency’s investigations and license reviews were prompted by President Trump’s criticism of the network’s programming and constitute unlawful retaliation.

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Disney and ABC sue FCC to stop early license renewal process
Disney and ABC sue FCC to stop early license renewal process

NBC News • 18 août 15h35

The Walt Disney Company and ABC have sued the Federal Communications Commission to halt an order requiring their eight owned-and-operated TV stations to submit broadcast license renewals years ahead of schedule.

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ABC sues FCC over challenge to its broadcast licenses, saying actions present ‘existential threat’
ABC sues FCC over challenge to its broadcast licenses, saying actions present ‘existential threat’

WTOP • 18 août 13h59

ABC, its parent Disney and eight local stations filed a federal lawsuit claiming the FCC’s demand for early renewal of their broadcast licenses violates their First Amendment rights.

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Disney sues FCC, alleging a violation of its First Amendment rights
Disney sues FCC, alleging a violation of its First Amendment rights

AP News • 18 août 13h47

The Walt Disney Company filed a lawsuit against the Federal Communications Commission, claiming the agency violated its First Amendment rights in an early review of ABC broadcast licenses.

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Disney-owned ABC files First Amendment lawsuit against FCC
Disney-owned ABC files First Amendment lawsuit against FCC

CNBC • 18 août 13h11

ABC has filed a lawsuit in Washington, D.C., alleging that the FCC's early review of its broadcast licenses is a retaliatory action tied to the network's programming, and seeks to halt the proceedings.

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